July 2016

It wasn't that long ago when the accepted explanation for the high cost of medications was the extensive research and development necessary to get it successfully into the market.

With nearly all of the waste leaving a hospital originating from a purchasing decision, supply chain leaders are in a unique position to lead efforts that will reduce the environmental impact their hospital has on the community it serves.

In virtually every hospital supply chain across the U.S., it is a pretty safe bet that one or more of these things happen on a weekly basis:

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced proposed changes to hospital inpatient reimbursement policy and rates for the coming year. So while the calendar and weather signal beach vacations and family trips,